Ethan Shorey, Author at The Local Insider News

North Smithfield police respond to local father’s plea for help with speeding delivery drivers

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The dead-end Old Great Road should be among the safest roads to play on in town, says John Taglione. But drivers continue to fly down the 1,800-foot road at unsafe speeds, he said, treating it as if it’s…

June 17, 2026

Tolman graduates remember what they overcame

PAWTUCKET – Earning the top spot of class valedictorian was once just a dream, said Naima Gonzalez, but by sheer desire, determination, and hard work, she was able to make her goals come true and her parents proud. Those parents have…

June 16, 2026

North Providence council trims budget, settles on lower tax increase

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The final tax increase for the coming fiscal year starting July 1 will be 4.82 percent over last year’s tax levy. Town Council President Dino Autiello said the lower rate, down from the original proposed 7 percent…

June 16, 2026

Shea High School graduates encouraged to embrace their success

PAWTUCKET – Shea High School graduates’ success to this point has been “a three-legged stool” involving them, their families, and their schools, Principal Matt Bergeron told graduates during commencement ceremonies on June 12, but make no mistake, he said, this…

June 16, 2026

North Providence school administration offices.

North Providence will not change school start times this year

NORTH PROVIDENCE – School officials say they’ve decided against changing school start times to start the 2026-2027 school year. Supt. Joseph Goho reminded the School Committee at its June 15 meeting about recommendations they were contemplating for bus transportation efficiency,…

June 16, 2026

The quarry area where operations were previously expanded without authorization, according to Richer.

UPDATE: Pound Hill Realty withdraws quarry overlay petition

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Pound Hill Realty withdrew its petition for an overlay district to expand mining operations off Pound Hill Road on Monday. Following the Town Council’s closed executive session where no votes were taken and the minutes were sealed,…

June 16, 2026

Pawtucket council compromises, allows later bar hours for certain World Cup games

PAWTUCKET – Some City Council members said they were initially 100 percent opposed to any extension of closing hours for bars beyond 1 a.m. during FIFA World Cup games, but ended up reaching a compromise last week. At the June…

June 15, 2026

Cumberland High School graduates celebrate their achievement on Friday evening at Tucker Field.

Cumberland High School graduates told that their story matters

CUMBERLAND – Success is often defined as completion, said Student Government President Audrey Lambert at Friday’s Cumberland High School graduation ceremonies, but it’s often less tangible. Success can be about a gradual shift in outlook, of patience tested, of ways…

June 14, 2026

Would-be developer of Memorial Residences seeks input on new chapter for old Pawtucket hospital

PAWTUCKET – A developer says he will transform the former Memorial Hospital into a vibrant community featuring affordable housing, community gathering spaces, and amenities designed to serve those who call the city home. Memorial Residences is part of a new chapter…

June 12, 2026

Bob Bassill, vice president of the Capron Park Zoological Society, and Nick Lavoie, president of the group, with their famous signs.

Attleboro’s Lavoie helps launch foundation to support Capron Park Zoo

ATTLEBORO – Nick Lavoie’s wife Amanda is originally from Connecticut, and he recalls how, back when she would sporadically visit the area, she never realized that Attleboro had a zoo. Those conversations with his wife made this former city councilor…

June 12, 2026